A Treatise on Lace-Making, Embroidery, and Needle-Work
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BARBOUR'S PRIZE NEEDLEWORK SERIES A TREATISE ON No. 4 LACE AAKING EABROIDERY and NEEDLEWORK A IRISH FLAX THREADS m a? **^' $ Ugl Published by Tme Barbour Brothers Coaxpany BOOK. No FOUR i§ 95 price: ioce^ts NEW YORK. BOSTON. PHILADELPHIA. CHICAGO. CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS. SAN FRANCISCO. BARBOUR'S IRISH FLAX THREADS Received Highest Awards at the World's Fair, 1893. r— u\haryAnn i> einecke (Decoratii/ecArr Qofleflioru STEALING AND FRANCiNE C1AR1C B ART INSTITUTE L1BRART t2?l m EXHIBIT OF BARBOUR'S IRISH LINEN THREADS IN MANUFACTURES BUILDING. SPECIAL MERITS. Prize Needle-Work, Series No. 4. NARCISSUS DESIGN. THE Narcissus is a favorite flower with all needle-workers, com- mended by its simplicity of outline and the ease with which it may be transferred to any fabric, no less than by its effect- iveness. The design shown by the colored illustration is from the original, for the production of which Shade Nos. i, 3, 10 and 21 Barbour's Ulster Rope Linen Floss were used. It may be applied to the decoration of many articles of home use and ornament. A portiere of snuff-brown linen recently noticed had a similar design repeated to form a "growing border," for frieze and dado. It was wrought in the shades given of Ulster Rope Linen, and any- thing more artistic than the rich golden blossoms, blending into orange, with the long slender leaves in the tender shades of green, can not well be imagined. The portiere was finished with a knotted fringe of the Rope Linen combining the several colors used, made by hand of the pure flax thread. The suggestion may be most artistically carried out in the production of window draperies, choosing an ecru or white linen for foundation, and for the straight valance or lambrequin which is again obtaining for mantels and windows. A new use is being made of Kensington embroidery by ladies who take as much pride in the products of the needle as does the artist in those of the brush ; pieces of work are handsomely framed and hung as are paintings in parlor, drawing-room and chamber. With the wide range of shades developed in Ulster Floss, any color- ing which may be obtained by the artist in oils is possible. What could be more artistic than "a yard of daffodils/' produced by a repetition of the design given ? Prize Needle-Work, Series No. 4. That all " &A y°ur 4&* Linen ilk La/ thread 9 '$8588? carries - -^f^T this Trade-Mark. NARCISSUS DESIGN. BOOK NO. 4. BARBOUR'S PRIZE NEEDLE-WORK SERIES. A TREATISE ON LACE-MAKING, EMBROIDERY, AND NEEDLE-WORK PUBLISHED BY THE BARBOUR BROTHERS COMPANY, 1895. BOOKS No. i, No. 2, No. 3, AND BOOK OF INSTRUCTION FOR MACRAME LACE MAKING are still in print, and will be sent to any address upon receipt of ten cents each. In addition to Patterns for work, they contain general directions for Crocheting, Knitting, Antique or Guipure Lace, Darned or Embroidered Net, Tatting, Embroidery, and instructions how to properly wash Embroidery and Tatting. If consumers find difficulty in procuring Barbour's Linen Thread from their local stores, it will be sent from The Barbour Brothers Company, New York, to any address, postage paid, upon receipt of stamps or silver, as follows : 3-cord, 200-yards spools, dark blue, white, whited brown (or ecru), and drabs 10 cents ea. spool. 3-cord, carpet thread, any color ..... 5 " " skein. 00 Ulster rope linen floss, any color, 80 shades, 5 " " " No. 4, etching flax, any color, 80 shades . 5 " 2 skeins. Crochet thread, balls, gray, cream, and white. Nos. 16, 18, 20, and 25 15 cents per ball. u a u Nos. 30, 35, 40, and 50 20 a a a Nos. 60 and 70 . 25 Copyright, 1895, BY ttocftfoell anti CJjurrijill The Barbour Brothers Company. BOSTON CONTENTS TAGE PAGE . INTRODUCTION • 4 Bobbin Work 74 COLORS OF FLOWERS • 9 Christina Edging .... 76 Danish Lace and Insertion . yy DEPARTMENT i: Queen Lace 79 Lisburn Lace n Block Lace 83 Kelsey Lace 14 Zigzag Lace ...... 85 Lambrequin .88 Daisy Lace, with Corner . 17 Guipure Lace and Insertion, 19 Ulster Fringe 90 Lace Flounce, for Waist . 22 DEPARTMENT 4: Novelty Lace, with Corner . 23 Reticella Wheel .... 25 Scarf in Danish Antique Martha Lace 26 Embroidery 92 Art-Square in Bulgarian Tatted Point Edge . .27 Embroidery 94 Table Cover in Applique DEPARTMENT 2: Embroidery 95 Sofa Pillow in Rococco Sofa Pillow in Picot Em- Crochet 29 broidery 97 Doily 31 Cross-Stitch Design . 99 Rose and Leaf Doily . 33 Inlaid Work 100 Tumbler Doily 35 Hexagon Table-Mats . 37 DEPARTMENT 5: Buffet Scarf, in Ideal Hon- Designs for Doilies . 102 iton Crochet 39 Doily 102 Sideboard Scarf, with Gui- Maple-Leaf Doily . .105 pure Lace and Insertion . 41 Tray-Cloth in Double Out- Servette, with Crochet Ap- line 106 plique .43 Centre-Piece in Honiton V-Shaped Yoke 44 and Half-Kensington . .107 Night-Dress Yoke .... 46 Cut-Work Design for Scarf Antique Square for Bed- End 108 spread 48 Clover Sofa Pillow . .110 Sponge Basket 50 Ecclesiastical Girdle . 52 DEPARTMENT 6: Belt in Afghan Stitch . 54 Centre Square, in Ulster Knitted Corner for Hand- Braid 112 kerchief 55 Centre-Piece in Old English Baby's Cap 59 Point 113 Collar with Vandyke Points, 62 Centre-Piece in Needle Reversible Doily .... 63 Honiton 116 Plate Doily in Old English DEPARTMENT 3: Point 118 Antique Curtains .... 67 Collar in Princess Lace . 120 Netted Centre-Piece or Handkerchief in Irish Tidy ........ 70 Point Lace 122 Netted. Collar 71 Doilies in Drawn-Work . 124 Lady's Netted Tie ... 73 Servette 126 1784 ^HflaxIEH 1895 Again we greet the friends we have made and are making through the medium of our " Prize Needle-work Series." To know that this circle is so constantly and rapidly widening is a great pleasure. It is no less gratifying to read the letters received from ladies in all parts of the country expressing appreciation of our efforts, and com- mendation of Barbour's Irish flax threads; for, while one's best should always be aimed at for its own sake, there is certainly a deep satisfaction in feeling that work is so highly valued by those in whose interest it is done. Credit should be given where credit belongs, however, and that the " Needle-work Series " is continually increasing in popularity is due to the superiority of its personal contributions. In these symposiums, representing every variety of needle-work, will be found something to fill any requirement ; and while we believe No. 4 will be conceded the palm of excellence thus far, ladies will desire to possess the entire series, since there is no duplication of designs. There seems especial cause for congratulation in the fact that the entire com- pendium may be classed as original with its contributors. We wish to call particular attention to the colored plates in this issue. These were made from original designs prepared by Mrs. Hedwig Muller, 44 West 64th Street, New York, one of the most efficient teachers of art needle-work in that city, and who cordially recommends our Irish flax threads for all classes of work. While the engraver has performed his task faithfully, it is beyond typo- publisher's notice, graphical art to reproduce the rich lustre, and smoothness, and perfect shading of the originals ; this can only be done with the embroidery needle, threaded with Ulster floss. We take much pleasure in presenting these plates, however, knowing that they can- not fail to please the ladies, and will make thousands of new friends for the flosses among those who have not known of their beauty and utility. To all who desire and are not able to obtain the Ulster rope linen and etching-flax of their dealer, we will send our new color- book, containing nearly eighty shade samples, on receipt of ten cents. This price does not cover cost of production, but will afford our friends opportunity to make choice of shades for any work they pur- pose doing. Attention is also called to the netted draperies, illustrated on page 68. While the work is not difficult, nothing can well be im- agined more effective than these soft, rich, heavy curtains, lustrous with the sheen of flax, and increasing in beauty, if possible, with successive launderings. The design is an original one, and the lady whose work it is may well feel pride in it. We may be pardoned, also, especial reference to the scarf in Danish antique embroidery, on page 93. It is a work of art, literally, and shows the estimation in which Barbour's Irish flax threads are held in other countries than our own. The field of flax is constantly enlarging as ladies come to recog- nize more and more fully its value — combining, as it does, lustre, strength, and smoothness —in embroidery, and lace-work of all de- scriptions. The peculiar appropriateness of flax for the embellish- ment of altar-cloths and table-linen need not be commented upon, while for application to the various art stuffs so much in vogue for table-covers, portieres, and other articles of household use and orna- ment, the Ulster rope linen floss stands preeminent. Scarcely a month passes that it is not applied to some novel idea in embroidery, in the evolution of which effectiveness is aimed at rather than confor- mation to rule. Just now the copying of blue and white china, in embroidery, bids fair to become a decided " fad; " and a line of new delf shades is being added to the generous range of colors already presented.